Kaila
From Yiddish קיילה (kaila)), In modern use a spelling variant of Kayla or Kyla.
Every Kaila since 1964 — 14,556 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kaila
Kaila is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,133 in 2025 with 88 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1964, 14,556 American babies have been named Kaila. Its peak came in 1991, when 698 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Kaila stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kaila year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 88 | #2,133 |
| 2024 | 117 | #1,740 |
| 2023 | 105 | #1,897 |
| 2022 | 113 | #1,810 |
| 2021 | 113 | #1,796 |
| 2020 | 110 | #1,800 |
| 2019 | 137 | #1,566 |
| 2018 | 128 | #1,652 |
| 2017 | 134 | #1,618 |
| 2016 | 162 | #1,429 |
| 2015 | 141 | #1,558 |
| 2014 | 186 | #1,285 |
| 2013 | 166 | #1,393 |
| 2012 | 198 | #1,228 |
| 2011 | 214 | #1,145 |
| 2010 | 246 | #1,019 |
| 2009 | 252 | #1,033 |
| 2008 | 325 | #855 |
| 2007 | 392 | #745 |
| 2006 | 356 | #774 |
| 2005 | 379 | #721 |
| 2004 | 431 | #633 |
| 2003 | 488 | #572 |
| 2002 | 491 | #554 |
| 2001 | 508 | #527 |
| 2000 | 601 | #462 |
| 1995 | 632 | #410 |
| 1990 | 575 | #436 |
| 1985 | 125 | #1,145 |
| 1980 | 22 | #3,659 |
| 1975 | 14 | #4,444 |
| 1970 | 9 | #5,579 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kaila mean?
From Yiddish קיילה (kaila)), In modern use a spelling variant of Kayla or Kyla.
How popular is the name Kaila in 2025?
Kaila ranked #2,133 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 88 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kaila?
14,556 babies have been named Kaila in the United States since 1964, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kaila most popular?
Kaila peaked in 1991, when 698 newborns received the name.
Is Kaila a boy or girl name?
Kaila is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kaila rising or falling?
Kaila is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.